Trump Claims Greenland Framework Deal With NATO, Freezes Tariffs After Rutte Meeting
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President Donald Trump announced that he has formed what he called a “framework of a future deal” with NATO concerning Greenland and the broader Arctic region, following a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The president shared the claim in a post on Truth Social, saying the emerging agreement would be “a great one for the United States of America, and all NATO Nations” if ultimately finalized.
Trump said that based on this understanding, he will no longer impose the tariffs that were scheduled to take effect on February 1, portraying the decision as a direct result of diplomatic progress.
He added that further discussions are underway involving what he referred to as “The Golden Dome” project as it relates to Greenland, though he offered no additional details on what the initiative entails.
According to Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and special envoy Steve Witkoff will lead the negotiations on behalf of the administration and will report directly to him.
The announcement immediately drew attention because Greenland remains a self-governing territory of Denmark, a NATO ally, and any proposal involving its future has historically been politically sensitive across Europe.
Trump has long expressed interest in Greenland’s strategic value, citing its location in the Arctic, growing geopolitical competition with Russia and China, and the region’s natural resources.
So far, neither NATO nor Danish officials have publicly confirmed the existence of any formal “framework deal,” leaving questions about how Trump’s announcement will be received by U.S. allies.
Trump said more information would be released as negotiations continue, signaling that the administration intends to keep Greenland and Arctic strategy at the center of its foreign policy agenda.
